Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-10-01

Pr0f. BrOOkeS was LOT years oHe VI
the most accomplished lawyers of
the Jefferson county bar. Prof w.
P. Wiley, dispenses Equity, Jur
isprudence, Mercantile Law, &c.
Thoroughly qualified to instruct in
these branches, he traces in q plain,
unassuming style, the steps the be-
ginner must learn. He takes him, as
i. were, an infant in his idea of the
jurisprudence of equity, and devel-
ops him into strong manhood. 1t is
treat to hear him discourse and
lecture. Though young man, his
ability and general reputation as a
shrewd, honorable lawyer, is to be
envied. The future must have a
brilliant career in store for him. The
Professor, l belive, is graduate of
the University, and has won consid-
cradle praise as a versatile, able
newspaper writer. The law depart
ment aims to thoroughly equip the
student for the active and practical
duties of the profession, and some
of its graduates rank high in the
lega, fraternity of the State. A de-
gree must be won by merit, applica-
ton and efficiency. The outer de
partments are presided over by equal
" as efficient professors. The Ii
brary of the University consists of
some 5000 volumes, including stand
ard works on Theology, Arts,
Sciences, general Literature, etc, and
reading room is annexed, where
may be found the leading journals of
the State and Country. There is al.
so museum, containing fine Miner
illogical, Geological and Conchologi-
cal cabinets, and many specimens of
other departments of Natural His
tory. / will, in the future, write a
letter, more fully describing the
many accommodations and advan-
tages of the University. But now
must turn to the town.
Morgantown, while not the grand
est of the small towns of the State,
is one of the most hospitable and
enterprising of them all. Situated
among the mountains, with the
Monongahela river in sight, and the
beauties of nature spread around in
lavish abundance, it affords healthy
place for home, and satisfies the
admirers of the beautiful in life. The
people are generally quiet and peace
able, treat strangers with hospitali-
ty and friendliness, and know how to
make them feel at home. The news.
papers, the Post and Dominion, are
well-patronized and are leaders in
thought and politics in the State
The writer has found the ties Of the
fraternity peculiarly pleasant and in
dissoluble, and appreciates the good
will of Messrs. Hoffman and Elem
ing. In the Post-ofiice, Mr.. Nye,
formerly engaged in business in
Martinsburg, rules supreme. He is
respected and esteemed by every
body here. Morgantown has in
Mr.. T. Il. Fast, one of the youngest
and ablest Mayors in the State. He
is a self-made man, and makes very
good Mayor. Although the writer
has been in Morgantown but few
weeks, he has not neglected to
call upon Hon. Marshall Hagans,
the brainy leader on the Republican
side in the last legislature. We
found him pleasant and agreeable, as
of old, and enjoyed a very interest.
ing discussion of the political ques-
tions of National and State politics.
He is well known throughout
the State, and has many warm
admirers who would be pleased to
have him represent the State in the
U. S. Senate, or nominated for Gov
ernor next year.
Cadets Raymond Duvall and
Champion Byrnes are getting on
quite nicely, and look very hand
some in their pretty grey uniforms
and brass buttons. They are well up
in the tactics and drill like old vets,
still this does not exempt them from
the usual title of honor ''Rats J"
Champion is recognized as author-
ty in base ball and mite society af-
fairs.
/ cannot close this letter without
toast to the Morgantown ladies.
Here's to the lassies OF Morgan
town. With faces and forms Of the
pretticst kinds, eyes bright and tend
er, teeth white as pearls, department
dignified, friendship true--long may
they live, to bless mankind and TO
embellish their homes